Australia, Britain say Aukus nuclear submarine deal ‘progressing well’
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Feb 17 2022 at 2:19 AM GMT
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- Australia’s bid to acquire nuclear-powered submarines is making “significant progress”, the country said on Thursday in a joint statement with Britain after a virtual summit between their leaders.
- US and British experts are now in Australia to advise on the project – announced in September under a new Australia-Britain-US defence alliance, Aukus – they said after talks between Prime Minister Scott Morrison and British leader Boris Johnson.
- Australia says it plans to arm the submarines with….
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- Published Feb 17, 2022 2:19 AM GMT